Abrasive Specification No. 2

SSPC-AB 2
May 1, 1996
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings
ABRASIVE SPECIFICATION NO. 2

Cleanliness of Recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasives
1. Scope E 11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and

Sieves for Testing Purposes
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for cleanli-
ness of recycled ferrous metallic blast cleaning abrasives used 4. Requirements for Recycled Work Mix Abra-
for the removal of coatings, paints, scale, rust and other foreign sives
matter from steel or other surfaces.
4.1 NON-ABRASIVE RESIDUE: Using the procedure
1.2 Requirements are given for lab and field testing of defined in Section 5.1, the non-abrasive residue shall not ex-
recycled ferrous metallic abrasives work mix. ceed 1% by weight of the work mix sample taken for testing.
1.3 Recycled ferrous metallic abrasives are intended for 4.2 LEAD CONTENT: The maximum lead content of the
use in field or shop abrasive blast cleaning of steel or other work mix shall be 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) when tested in
surfaces. accordance with Section 5.2.
2. Description 4.3 WATER-SOLUBLE CONTAMINANTS: The conduc-

tivity of the abrasive shall not exceed 1000 microSiemens/cm
2.1 FERROUS METALLIC ABRASIVES: Ferrous metal- (see Note 9.1).
lic abrasives are used for blast cleaning steel and other surfaces.
The inherent value of ferrous metallic abrasives is their ability 4.4 OIL CONTENT: The abrasive sample in water shall
to be recycled many times. The recycled abrasive must be show no presence of oil, either on the surface of the water
cleaned to remove abrasive fines and debris, including paint, or as an emulsion in the water when examined visually after
rust, mill scale, and other contaminants generated during the standing for 10 minutes.
blast cleaning of steel or other surfaces.
4.5 FAILURE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS: Should the
2.2 RECYCLED ABRASIVE WORK MIX: The work mix recycled ferrous metallic abrasive fail to meet the requirements
develops during blast cleaning and recycling and is composed of Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, or 4.4, it must be recleaned until it
of new abrasive additions and recycled abrasive. The new meets these requirements.
abrasive being added may consist of shot, grit, or a mix of shot
and grit. 5. Testing Procedure
3. Reference Standards 5.1 PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING NON-ABRA-
SIVE RESIDUE IN WORK MIX
3.1 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the refer-
enced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid shall 5.1.1 Collect a minimum of three representative samples
govern, unless otherwise specified. (approximately 450 grams [1 lb] each) of the work mix. The
three samples shall be collected at three different times during
3.2 If there is a conflict between the requirements of each reclamation cycle, or during an 8-hour period.
any of the cited referenced standards and this specification,
the requirements of this specification shall prevail. 5.1.2 Combine the samples collected as described
in Section 5.1.1 and split into approximately 115 g (1/4 lb)
3.4 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERI- samples.
ALS (ASTM) STANDARDS:
5.1.3 Add approximately 115 g (1/4 pound) to a 203 mm
D 3335 Standard Test Method for Low Concentra- (8-inch) diameter #100 sieve, per ASTM E 11, and screen the
tions of Lead, Cadmium, and Cobalt in Paint abrasive for one minute.
by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
D 4940 Standard Test Method for Conductimetric 5.1.4 Spread the screened portion (>#100 sieve per ASTM
Analysis of Water Soluble Ionic Contami- E 11) over a clean surface of approximately 0.1 m2 (1 ft2 ).
nantion in Blasting Abrasives
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5.1.5 Place a magnet in a plastic sheath or cylinder as based on operating hours or number of abrasive recycles.
shown in Figure 1. The magnet must be in contact with the For new steel, or if the steel is not covered with a lead-based
bottom of the interior surface of the plastic sheath. paint, Section 5.2 may be disregarded.
5.1.6 Place the sheathed magnet in contact with the 7. Health and Safety Requirements
screened portion of the abrasive. Note: Care must be taken
not to pick up too much magnetic material at one time. Non- 7.1 The abrasive material as supplied shall comply with
magnetic particles can get trapped in the magnetic particles. all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
5.1.7 While keeping the magnet in contact with the interior 7.2 Material Safety Data Sheets shall be furnished for all
surface of the plastic sheath, move the sheathed magnet over abrasive materials supplied.
a pre-weighed collection vessel.
7.3 When lead or other hazardous materials are being
5.1.8 Raise the magnet from the bottom of the plastic removed, special precautions are needed to protect the workers
sheath, thus depositing the collected magnetic fraction into and to avoid exceeding the permissible exposure limits (PEL)
the pre-weighed collection vessel. for the hazardous dust.
5.1.9 Return the sheathed magnet to the screened portion 8. Disclaimer

of the abrasive and repeat steps described in Sections 5.1.7
and 5.1.8 until no more magnetic material is retrieved from the 8.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all
screened portion of the abrasive. information furnished in SSPC standards and specifications is
as accurate, complete, and useful as possible, SSPC cannot
5.1.10 Combine the non-magnetic residue remaining after assume responsibility nor incur any obligation resulting from
the procedure described in Section 5.1.4 and <#100 sieve fines the use of any materials, coatings, or methods specified herein,
from the procedure described in Section 5.1.3 and weigh to or of the specification or standard itself.
the nearest 0.05 g. If the combined weight of non-magnetic
material plus <#100 sieve fines is greater than 1% of the total 8.2 This specification does not attempt to address problems
weight of the initial sample from Section 5.1.3, then the working concerning safety associated with its use. The user of this
mix should shall be recleaned until it meets the requirement specification, as well as the user of all products or practices
of Section 4.1.
Figure 1
5.2 LEAD CONTENT: A representative sample of cleaned, Separating Metallic Abrasive from the Work Mix
work mix ferrous metallic abrasive shall be tested for lead in Using a Sheathed Magnet
accordance with ASTM D 3335.
5.3 WATER SOLUBLE CONTAMINANTS: A representa-

tive sample of cleaned, work mix ferrous metallic abrasive shall
be tested for conductivity in accordance with ASTM D 4940.
5.4 OIL CONTENT: Examine the solution used in Section

5.3 before filtering. There shall be no presence of oil either on
the surface of the water or as an emulsion.
6. Quality Control
6.1 The testing for non-abrasive residue (Section 4.1),
water soluble contaminants (Section 4.3) and oil content
(Section 4.4) shall be performed and documented daily unless
otherwise specified or agreed upon between the contracting
parties.
6.2 The testing for total lead content of the work mix
using the method defined in Section 5.2 shall be performed
weekly unless otherwise specified or agreed upon between
the contracting parties. Alternately, testing frequency can be
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described herein, is responsible for instituting appropriate

health and safety practices and for ensuring compliance with
all governmental regulations.
9. Notes
Notes are not requirements of this specification.

9.1 The limitation for abrasive conductivity is based on
pressure immersion testing and accelerated outdoor exposure
tests performed by SSPC and the National Shipbuilding Re-
search Program.
9.2 Because spent abrasives may contain hazardous

paint and other foreign matter, disposal of abrasives shall be
performed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and
local regulations.

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ABRASIVE SPECIFICATION NO. 2

1. Scope E 11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and

2. Description 4.3 WATER-SOLUBLE CONTAMINANTS: The conduc-

5.1.9 Return the sheathed magnet to the screened portion 8. Disclaimer

5.3 WATER SOLUBLE CONTAMINANTS: A representa-

5.4 OIL CONTENT: Examine the solution used in Section

described herein, is responsible for instituting appropriate

9.2 Because spent abrasives may contain hazardous

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